Strategic IT Project Lead – Digital Infrastructure

Corrections; Wellington; On-site; NZD 145,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

Corrections in Wellington is seeking a Senior IT Project Manager to drive delivery and maintenance of digital infrastructure and assets used by staff and the people in our care. This permanent role focuses on delivering key initiatives within the Digital Infrastructure Programme, coordinating across multiple projects and stakeholders.

You will manage day-to-day operations, work with Programme Managers on delivery objectives, and lead risk management and governance reporting to ensure successful

Qualifications

• Extensive experience managing large and complex IT digital infrastructure projects.
• Experience with project governance, budgets, timelines, and quality outcomes.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills with diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operational and tactical IT projects to meet Department requirements.
• Collaborate with Programme Managers to meet delivery objectives (Budget, Time, Quality).
• Assist Programme Manager with governance reporting and product area oversight.
• Lead in maintaining multiple project risk registers to minimise risk across projects.
• Provide accurate, timely project reporting to governance forums using approved P3M tools.
• Coordinate with internal and external providers to manage resources and tasks efficiently.
• Ensure projects deliver within time, cost, and quality constraints and meet business needs.
• Communicate clearly with Senior Responsible Owners to deliver expected outcomes.

Skills

Large IT projects

Budget & schedule

Stakeholder management

Communication

Negotiation

Agile/PRINCE2

ADO

Tools

ADO

PRINCE2/Agile

Job description

Corrections in Wellington is seeking a Senior IT Project Manager to drive delivery and maintenance of digital infrastructure and assets used by staff and the people in our care. This permanent role focuses on delivering key initiatives within the Digital Infrastructure Programme, coordinating across multiple projects and stakeholders.

You will manage day-to-day operations, work with Programme Managers on delivery objectives, and lead risk management and governance reporting to ensure successful